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How to upgrade your mac mini with an ssd 2019 updated. Unlike many of the other ssd adapters for the 2014 mac mini, this one works with the less expensive standard nvme ssd, not apples proprietary ssd. Im planning on installing ubuntu onto a pcie 256 gig ssd on my brand new mac mini. Mac mini late 2009 mac mini early 2009 model identifier.
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